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Whooping Cough: Highest Infection Rate Since 1948
Cases of whooping cough, or pertussis, have risen sharply in the U.S. Here's how to protect yourself and your family.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Widow's Penalty: Three Ways to Protect Your Finances
Higher Medicare premiums, smaller Social Security payments, bigger tax bills … Financial changes can hit hard when a spouse dies. How to counter the blow.
By Ashley Terrell, IAR Published
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Trump Administration Blocks Medicare From Covering Obesity Drugs — Why It Matters
The Trump administration has decided not to go forward with a proposal for Medicare and Medicaid to cover high-demand obesity treatments.
By Kathryn Pomroy Published
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Will Dr. Oz Push Medicare Advantage Plans as Head of CMS Now He's Confirmed?
As original Medicare faces funding shortfalls, Dr. Oz might shift to private insurance providers through Medicare Advantage. Here's what we know so far.
By Maurie Backman Last updated
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The Social Security Fairness Act May Change How You Pay Medicare Premiums
If you receive an upward adjustment to your monthly Social Security benefits due to the SSFA, how you pay your Medicare premiums might change.
By Donna LeValley Published
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Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Ends March 31
Medicare Advantage enrollees have from January 1 to March 31 to change plans. Here's what to know.
By Keerthi Vedantam Last updated
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How RFK Jr. May Change Medicare and Your Retirement
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now heads up Medicare. Here are five ways his leadership might change your retirement based on what we know so far.
By Maurie Backman Last updated
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Expanded Medicare Telehealth Services Available for an Additional Six Months
All Medicare beneficiaries still have access to telehealth services until September 30. Starting October 1, you must be located in a rural area for most telehealth services.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Missed Medicare Open Enrollment? Here Are You Options
There are limited ways you can change your Original Medicare elections after annual open enrollment has closed.
By Donna LeValley Last updated